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Free things to do in New Haven
3 genuinely free places in and around New Haven, Connecticut — each with an honest receipt for what the day really costs once parking and lunch are counted.
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GalleryVerifiedYale University Art Gallery
The oldest university art museum in the Western Hemisphere — van Gogh, Pollock and ancient art across a Louis Kahn landmark, always free.
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Yale University Art Gallery
The oldest university art museum in the Western Hemisphere — van Gogh, Pollock and ancient art across a Louis Kahn landmark, always free.
Yale University Art Gallery
New Haven, Connecticut
The oldest university art museum in the Western Hemisphere — van Gogh, Pollock and ancient art across a Louis Kahn landmark, always free. Closed Mondays.
Metered street and Yale visitor lots; Chapel Street garages by the hour
Parking price not checked yet — view parking nearby.
ViewpointVerifiedEast Rock Park
Hike or drive to the summit monument for the best free view in Connecticut — the whole New Haven skyline and harbor spread below 427 acres of trails.
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East Rock Park
Hike or drive to the summit monument for the best free view in Connecticut — the whole New Haven skyline and harbor spread below 427 acres of trails.
East Rock Park
New Haven, Connecticut
Hike or drive to the summit monument for the best free view in Connecticut — the whole New Haven skyline and harbor spread below 427 acres of trails.
Free lots at the trailheads and summit (summit road seasonal)
Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.
ParkVerifiedNew Haven Green
Sixteen acres laid out in 1638 — three historic churches, elm shade and a summer calendar of free festivals and concerts at the center of the city.
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New Haven Green
Sixteen acres laid out in 1638 — three historic churches, elm shade and a summer calendar of free festivals and concerts at the center of the city.
New Haven Green
New Haven, Connecticut
Sixteen acres laid out in 1638 — three historic churches, elm shade and a summer calendar of free festivals and concerts at the center of the city.
Metered street and Temple Street garage nearby
Parking price not checked yet — view parking nearby.
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